Leila McKenzie

Leila is a passionate business owner and entrepreneur, born in Hong Kong and adopted and brought up with her younger brother by British parents with origins from England, Scotland, and Wales. She is married to a Greek American.

Leila leads multiple businesses and charitable initiatives and spends her time dedicated to managing these Directorships whilst continuing to promote and campaign for the benefits of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in business and in wider society.

Leila has been proactive in her external engagements and has spoken previously for numerous companies including KPMG, Verizon Media, Britvic and Working Options. She was previously interviewed by the BBC journalist Clive Myrie on “the diversity dividend” and benefits of intergenerational leadership. She personally hosts high-profile annual events such as “Celebrating Diverse & Inclusive Leadership” bringing together inspirational thought leaders from industry.

Leila McKenzie Associates is a bespoke Executive Search & Services firm operating both Nationally and Internationally with a focus on a diverse candidate slate.

Leila has a proven track record of recruiting Director, C suite Executive and Board level positions throughout the UK and Internationally. Passion, tenacity and personal service is at the heart of all the work carried out & each individual search mandate is managed personally by Leila with the backing of a highly skilled and dedicated research function; ensuring that consistency, personal service and continuity are achieved & that each assignment is nurtured to a successful conclusion.

Leila is founder and CEO of DIAL Global (Diverse, Inclusive, Aspirational Leaders). The purpose of the organisation is to further develop diversity, inclusion and belonging within business & wider society by giving leaders the knowledge and network to foster sustainable & positive change.

DIAL Global is a global community for Diverse, Inclusive, Aspirational Leaders. The organization specialises in executive education, peer to peer learning and innovation workshops and events in partnership with the world’s leading companies.

Leila is also an presenter and chair and hosts the twice weekly DIAL Global podcast “Diverse & Inclusive Leaders”.

Leila’s’ vision is one in which all are welcome to the boardroom in business and beyond and a world that harnesses the power of intersectionality and difference in moving the dial.